Bayou West Photography

East Peoria, Illinois 61611

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About

Hello and thank you for visiting Bayou West Photography. My name is Gary Taylor your photographer here in the Central Illinois area in East Peoria, Illinois. My photography started out in the beautiful southern part of Louisiana in the Bayou outside of New Orleans. I have always enjoyed taking photos and capturing the beauty that surrounds us in our lives.

I'm a Midwestern, born in Peoria, Illinois who was raised by my wonderful grandparents until I joined the Navy in 1984. I served my country for almost 20 years until health conditions forced me to retire from active duty, from there I became a disabled veteran, unable to work in the real world once I got out I decided since I enjoyed photography so much it would give me something to do. I have also lived in the southern part of Louisiana where I started my photography career.

Which started out as a hobby now has grown into a passion in 2010 I got me a much better camera and started to get more serious about it. Now its been a wonderful experience meeting new people and creating images for clients to last a lifetime. I could not have done this without my family and friends. I thank you each and everyone one of you for helping me along the way.

I am a active member and Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 100 out of Washington, Illinois. Also the American Legion Rider President.

I have been told by many clients I am the most laid back photographer they have ever worked with. I give you most comfortable settings for any shoots sessions you are interested in doing. I'm respectable and secure to work with and will ALWAYS treat my clients with respect.

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Recommendations (3)

September 19, 2016

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Gary Taylor and the Bayou West Team are awesome to work with! Very professional, and quick to return your photos! Any time I need photos for my burlesque troupe, the first photographer I contact is Gary Taylor at Bayou West photography!

Brittany Newell

September 13, 2016

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I've done several photo shoots with Gary. He has always made me feel 100% comfortable! He is easy going likes to hear what your ideas and wants are for your photos. He has a great funny personality! He creates beautiful original images I am always 100% satisfied! His studio is huge with alot to work with for diffent looks for your images. I look forward to many more shoots with Gary it's always fun and the pictures are beautiful!

Christine Ehm

September 12, 2016

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Christine Ehm

Recommendation added on September 12, 2016

I've shot with Gary 3 times so far and it's always fun. Laid back, fun, yet professional. He has a large amount of props on hand as well as outfits. I love going to his studio and would definitely recommend working with him at least once.